TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup 2023 Online Qualifying Round 1 Opens on 30 April!
The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup 2023 Online Qualifying Round 1 will be held on 30 April.
This round will feature the following car and track combination.
| Car | Sprinter Trueno / Corolla Levin (AE86) ’83 |
|---|---|
| Track | Fuji International Speedway |
All the players who enter this round will receive a free GR010 Hybrid, complete with the 2023 livery for use in-game!
We look forward to seeing you on track.
Race Schedule (Times will vary depending on your Region and League)
| Region | League | Race Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | GT1 | 19:00, 21:00, 23:00 (JST/KST) / 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 (CST) / 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 (ICT) |
| GT2 & GT3 |
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 (JST/KST) / 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 (CST) / 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 (ICT) |
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| Oceania | GT1 | 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 (AEST) / 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 (NZST) |
| GT2 & GT3 |
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 (AEST) / 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 (NZST) |
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| Europe/Middle East/Africa | GT1 | 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 (UTC) |
| GT2 & GT3 | 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 (UTC) | |
| North America | GT1 | 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 (PDT) |
| GT2 & GT3 | 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 (PDT) | |
| Central & South America | GT1 | 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 (BRT) / 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 (CDT) |
| GT2 & GT3 |
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 (BRT) / 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 (CDT) |
Players may enter the event 15 minutes before the start time.
Details regarding all our other races and championships can be found on the 'Sport' mode page of the GT7 section: https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/sportmode/
Featured Cars Introduction
Toyota Corolla Levin 3door 1600GT APEX (AE86) '83
Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door 1600GT APEX (AE86) '83
The legendary compact, rear-wheel drive car that demonstrated the thrill of driving.
Already considered a classic among enthusiasts today, this compact car has become a favorite for drifters and has been featured in movies and comic books. The car has its roots from the Corolla/Sprinter, but when this model changed its layout to FF (front engine/front drive), the sporty version in the lineup, the AE86 or Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno, remained as a rear-wheel driver.
The "86" (or Hachi-Roku, as it was called in Japan) developed an immediate following because of its rear-drive layout, lightweight, excellent handling and affordable price tag. It came in two shapes: a 3-door hatchback and a 2-door notchback. The main difference between the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno was the front end, where the former featured a horizontal grille and fixed headlights and the latter no grille and retractable headlights.
Providing power was the newly developed 4A-GEU, a 1.6-liter DOHC inline-4. This engine featured some of the day's most advanced technology, including EFI-D (Electronic Fuel Injection-Druck), which calculated fuel amount through a pressure sensor, and the T-VIS (Toyota Variable Injection System). This helped the 4-cylinder to produce 128.2 HP and 109.9 ft-lb of torque.
It revved freely and quick, and demonstrated excellent throttle response, making the car wonderfully controllable through tricky corners. The suspension, body and engine worked harmoniously together to provide real sports car attributes. It was this performance and personality that made the "86" loved by so many.
